I love this community and the friendships, knowledge and debate is spurs, but I have to say IMHO there is a lot of overreaction here. We all know Disney does two things very well, maximize profits and foster a great guest experience.
First, the easy one...maximizing profit - less waiting in line means more purchases of food and merch. We all know that. But sorry to say, most likely this will mean pay more for your room, get more FASTPASSes.
And then, a great guest experience - guest satisfaction, guest retention, repeat visits. That is the business of Disney theme parks. It is forefront in every decision that is made operationally. Every business person who provides a service or product understands retaining a guest/customer is far less expensive than attracting a new guest/customer.
Sorry to pull the Walt card, but he knew it from the very beginning.."
Weve always got to give em a little more. Itll be worth the investment. If they ever stop coming, itll cost 10 times that much to get em back."
Disney isn't going to do anything to jeopardize the guest experience by making it difficult to ride your favorite attraction. And they don't want us to wait any longer in queue than we will tolerate.
Less waiting in line and more attractions rode per day or visit equals a great guest experience.
As far as the first time, non-planner...Disney already mails a beautiful, full color,
6 page brochure to explain the dining plan and a
12 page packet explaining Magical Express to their future guests, so they'll have no problem including a letter explaining FASTPASS+.
So relax, opt out if you wish, continue to soak up the atmosphere and theming. It will all be OK.
Just be ready to shoot yourself after watching Stacey explaining FASTPASS+ on your resort room TV ad nauseum.